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		<title>The courage to break free</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 07:39:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I recently heard a disturbing story about a farmer who got his arm caught in a piece of machinery one day whilst working on his farm. It was a true story which emphasises the courage that some people need to develop to break free of the shackles that are holding back their sales and, indeed [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Its no longer good enough to have a niche&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:30:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard White</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8230;.You need a micro niche. Because of the impact of the internet and social media, niches are not what they used to be! At a click of a mouse you can easily find 10 or more businesses just as good as you seemingly doing the same thing. Tell me about it!!!
One of the most important [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What&#8217;s the story?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:25:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard White</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I always love to hear my client’s stories. A typical one is ‘talented and successful person leaves corporate life in search of freedom and financial success but hates selling and is finding the dream is starting to turn into a nightmare. They have the freedom but the struggle with not earning enough money and all [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The easy path goes nowhere</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:42:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard White</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Closing Sales]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Imagine you are on a walking holiday and want to take in the spectacular views. You are walking along a path surrounded by beautiful trees. The sun is shining down on you, you hear birds chirping and you feel a warm cooling breeze brush your across face. After a short while you reach a fork [...]]]></description>
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		<title>DIY Sales Coaching</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Sep 2010 11:11:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is a coaching model that is very effective for coaching others but can actually be used to coach yourself if you are stuck with your sales and looking for a way forward. It’s called the GROW model and within the corporate environment it is often used to teach managers the basics of coaching.
The GROW [...]]]></description>
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		<title>You cannot give away what you don&#8217;t have</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Aug 2010 13:33:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I often get asked by people how they can get prospects more excited about their products and services.
The thing to keep in mind is that emotions are contagious and unless you are excited about your products and services then how can you expect your prospects to be? Pretending is not enough. In fact most people [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top tips for stress free selling!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:12:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard White</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most of us get stressed from time to time &#8211; especially when our sales activity is not going as planned. Ivor Murray from MeditationsUK has provided some tips to help us not only manage stress but kick it into touch&#8230;..
Managing stress is all about taking charge: taking charge of your thoughts, your emotions, your schedule, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>If you want to get ahead&#8230;.</title>
		<link>http://www.theaccidentalsalesman.com/starting-selling/effectiveness/if-you-want-to-get-ahead/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:27:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard White</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal Effectiveness]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many years ago I learnt a powerful influencing technique from my boss. He was a high flying finance director and I noticed how he used it to gain agreement. When I started learning from top sales people I noticed that many used this simple technique too.
I have since learnt that its called &#8216;The McCabe  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Have you paid attention to your gut lately?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:32:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard White</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the many years I have been helping the owners of small businesses to turn their sales fortunes around, it never ceases to amaze me how many already knew, deep down, what the answer was.
They are too busy following their head to listen to their gut. When I come along and tell them what they [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Too busy failing to succeed?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 06:51:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard White</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal Effectiveness]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Business owner: &#8220;Can you help me please? My business is really struggling. I need help desperately. I am sorry, I do not have any money to pay you but if something does not change soon I will lose everything&#8221;
Me: &#8220;I appreciate your situation. Its one I have seen a lot of times. Watch this free [...]]]></description>
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